Newbie from the North!

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  1. M7A7V

    M7A7V Member

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    Hello from Toronto, Canada. I own a 1977 Mverick 2 dr. Its my first car and I have owned it for 17 years now. Its time for a restoration. Hoping to find some helpful tips and hints. The old girl really does deserve a resurrection. She hasn't seen the road in almost 8 years.
     
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  2. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    My own Maverick sat for 15 years before I started it's "resurrection"
     
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    Moneymaker 1 Green Street Beasts

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    don graham MCG State Rep

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  7. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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  9. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Welcome aboard! Got lots of Canadian members too. May even be some close to you. Good luck on the car. (y)
     
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    chirt Carlos Hirt

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    Pasc Looking for Stallion part

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  14. M7A7V

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    Thanks everyone.

    Here are some pictures of my maverick in its current state. I need to get the rearend back in it so I can move it around and get it off the jack stands.The last picture was taken back in the Maverick's hayday. How I miss those days.
     

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  15. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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